Cavern Lurker Dragons are nocturnal ambush predators. Although small, they are very aggressive and will attack anything weak enough to be overpowered. Their preferred method of hunting is to lie in wait in a cave, burrow, or other small, enclosed space; when any potential prey passes they will lunge out to grab hold of the unsuspecting victim and drag it back into the lair. Cavern Lurkers have an odd aversion to sunlight and almost never venture out during the day. More commonly sighted are the odd piles of bones they stack near the entrance to their dens. Their mating call is a low-pitched bumping noise.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Abandoned by his own family and left to fend for himself, Foslaue has grown up with an intense desire to prove himself. Young and small though he was he would pick fights with much larger hatchlings and would often even win, due to sheer willpower and perseverance. As an adult he is no different, determined to earn himself a place as the true Alpha of all Cavern Lurkers. When his physical strength alone is not enough, he will lie, cheat and scheme to achieve his goal, taking little heed of the effect his deeds have on others.

But with a disposition that vicious and sneaky even for a Cavern Lurker, none of the other Lurkers are eager to have him as their leader nor do they think him suitable. Yet they find it difficult to oppose him directly, as he is swift to strike down any opponents. It won't be long before the current leader, Druimm, will find it difficult to maintain his position, since with old age comes both wisdom and weakness.